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Trump Pledges U.S. Help as Plague Outbreak Spreads

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 6:09 AM UTC · How we work

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Trump Offers Plague Aid

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged U.S. assistance to Russia for a plague outbreak.
He made the statement on Oct. 5, 2026 before departing for a Nebraska rally.
Lab technician Darya Shipilova died on Oct. 2 after allegedly breaking a plague test tube.
Russian officials quarantined dozens and placed about 200 people under medical observation.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the situation is not an alarm but needs focus.

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Kobzev Urges Calm

The Irkutsk aluminium plant in Shelekhov required all workers to wear masks as a preventive measure.
Several public events in Irkutsk were cancelled over the weekend after the suspected infection.
Governor Igor Kobzev met with Rospotrebnadzor head Anna Popova and urged residents to stay calm.
Buryatia leader Alexey Tsydenov first announced a plague death, then edited his post to say “possibly”.

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Trump Offers Plague Aid

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged U.S. assistance to Russia for a plague outbreak.
He made the statement on Oct. 5, 2026 before departing for a Nebraska rally.
Lab technician Darya Shipilova died on Oct. 2 after allegedly breaking a plague test tube.
Russian officials quarantined dozens and placed about 200 people under medical observation.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the situation is not an alarm but needs focus.

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